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Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Western Stage Still Has Tickets for Shows on November 14 - 15, 2026 in Salinas, California reposted by Ruth Paget

The Western Stage still has tickets for two shows this weekend on November 14 - 15, 2026:

The Great American Trailer Park Musical (main theatre)

La Cortina de La Lechuga (studio theatre)

More information and ticket purchase details follow:

https://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/465/#cv/priority/%5Esmartlabel_personal/1a1ccd7e80e63408

Have fun!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French armchair travel and culture games

-writer of 2100+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

UChicago Press is Selling Lakoff’s The Neural Mind for $1.99 today reposted by Ruth Paget

UC - Berkeley professor George Lakoff’s The Neural Mind is on sale for $1.99 on Amazon Kindle.

I always like reading books like Lakoff’s on linguistics to think about what came first: language, culture, or something else.  

Book purchase information follows:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK7N1NX6?lv=shuf&_bbid=369907056&nodl=1&tag=core_cohort_a_email-20&dplnkId=20318735-015e-4d50-9ac4-6f32d01c5a04&channelId=1&plpRedirect=mhFallback

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books



Raley’s Nob Hill has Thanksgiving covered for members reposted by Ruth Paget

Raley’s Nob Hill has Thanksgiving Covered reposted by Ruth Paget

I received Raley’s Nob Hill digital coupons for members and think they have Thanksgiving covered for families who want a traditional meal:

These items are all reasonably priced I think:

-frozen Raley’s turkey for .89 cents per pound  - limit 2 per member

-wings and drumsticks for $1.47

-potatoes at $2.97 for a 5-pound bag

-Fuji or opal apple for pie for $1.48

-Tillamook cheese to make macaroni and cheese - $2.99 if you buy 2 or more

-variety of chips for $2.49 each if you buy 2 or more

You can sign up for the Raley’s Nob Hill member app online or in-store.

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French armchair travel and culture games

-writer of 2100+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

$1.99 for The Rhetoric of Fiction today on Kindle reposted by Ruth Paget

The Rhetoric of Fiction by Wayne C. Booth -

The University of Chicago’s go-to reference on literary criticism is on sale today for $1.99 on Amazon Kindle.

The hardcover version of this book sells for $77, so this is a very good deal.

Book purchase information follows:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009KA4C9Q?lv=shuf&_bbid=366930843&nodl=1&tag=core_cohort_a_email-20&dplnkId=e4cf7d84-e9c0-4520-9c8d-4483c5374888&channelId=1&plpRedirect=mhFallback

Happy reading, analyzing, and writing!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

$9.99 Olive Garden Lunch Deal Seems Pretty Good reposted by Ruth Paget

Good Deal for families - Soup, Salad, and Breadsticks for $9.99 lunch at Olive Garden in Salinas, California reposted by Ruth Paget

I like Olive Garden’s pasta, vegetable, and bean soup with garlic butter bread sticks, which have gone into a lunch deal with salad for $9.99.  

That deal is great for the holiday season when kids are at home.

Olive Garden is located on North Main Street in Salinas, California.

When my family goes, we use Olive Garden’s curbside pick up services and check out what’s new around North Ridge Mall.

The following TikTok ad has more information on this lunch deal:

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPLGF72GY/

Buon appetito!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French armchair travel and culture games

-writer of 2100+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Chicago Booth Review article Examines African VC Market reposted by Ruth Paget

The Chicago Booth Review examines the VC market in Africa.  Four main countries receive the most funding: Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.

The article deals with Africa as a whole and provides information about founder and investor expectations:

https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/africa-has-entrepreneurs-lacks-funding?source=ic-em-20261110-eng&mkt_tok=MjUwLUNRSC05MzYAAAGlZSkm3Udfn9k6XM17Ut6l0owd5NsfGsYdwCN75gpNJwqNj2l-CNYHKt4wVU4RYOt8pV0TKxtjD2ohsqhgVbSFd_eC_6kQhdNVS_vF700eUjv_FP0

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

Naked Money and Naked Economics Books by UChicago Professor reposted by Ruth Paget

Two books by University of Chicago professor Charles Wheelan help make economics accessible for general readers:



Wheelan’s book about statistics helps with understanding more traditional economics and finance books.

Naked Statistics: Stripping the Dread from the Data


Happy reading!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books